Comparison between The Ordinary Buffet vs. Essence Hello, Good Stuff! Skin Clearing Serum

Find out which product is better for your skin.

51 Ingredients 21

1
Water
1
Water
2
Glycerin
2
Gluconolactone
3
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
3
Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Water
4
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
4
Glycerin
5
Pentapeptide-18
5
Lactic Acid
6
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
6
Sodium Hydroxide
7
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
7
Panthenol
8
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
8
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder
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Uniqueness43 out of 51
84.3%
Uniqueness13 out of 21
61.9%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
13 out of 51
25%
chemical
35 out of 51
69%
natural
8 out of 21
38%
chemical
10 out of 21
48%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 7Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Sodium Hyaluronate#12Allantoin#13Glycine#14Sodium PCA#30Sodium Lactate#32Butylene Glycol#37
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#13
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Allantoin#13Citric Acid#33
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#4Panthenol#7Tocopherol#9
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder#8Lactic Acid#5

Detailed view

The Ordinary Buffet vs. Essence Hello, Good Stuff! Skin Clearing Serum
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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#2Gluconolactone

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent
Antioxidants
Moisturizing
Acne fighting
Lifting
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Gluconolactone belongs to poly hydroxy acids (PHA). It’s very similar to AHAs chemically, that’s why it is usually presented as a «Next Generation AHA». It has all the benefits of AHA but it doesn’t irritate the skin. It’s a strong natural antioxidant which is as strong as Tocopherol or Ascorbic Acid.

Position 3

#3Lactococcus Ferment Lysate

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#3Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Water

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Moisturizing
Cleansing
Softening
Soothing
Elasticity improvement
Rejuvenation
Tones up skin
Hair structure improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 4

#4Acetyl Hexapeptide-8

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#4Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

Position 5

#5Pentapeptide-18

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
Anti-aging
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#5Lactic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Buffering agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant
Moisturizing
Cleansing
Acne fighting
Soothing
Lightening
Healing
Rejuvenation
Hair structure improvement
Hair growth stimulating
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Lactic Acid is the most popular and the least aggressive acid among all the AHAs. Unlike Salicylic and Glycolic acids which can irritate your skin, Lactic Acid will hardly cause any problems. The combination of its soft action and effectiveness makes it a real brilliant. It exfoliates dead cells, makes the skin tone even, clears pores, kills bacteria, moisturizes the skin and helps to keep water, helps the cells to produce Hyaluronic Acid. It also works as a strong antioxidant and anti-aging component.

It's a great acid for getting familiar with the world of AHAs. If you want to start using "fruit acids" but struggling for some reason, try to use Lactic Acid first. If your skin accepts it well, you can try stronger acids.

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